Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced it has signed a three-party joint venture agreement with Unity Reserve Holdings L.L.C. and Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., forming Mandela Digital. The venture will develop the proposed Mandela Dollar (“MUSD”), a stablecoin backed 1:1 by the U.S. dollar, focusing on expanding financial inclusion across underserved markets.
Under the agreement, Datavault AI will serve as Mandela Digital’s founding and exclusive technology partner, providing its AI-powered data monetization, tokenization, and compliance platforms to support MUSD issuance, redemption, proof-of-reserve transparency, and regulatory infrastructure. The company said the joint venture formalizes an initiative first announced in February 2026 and is designed to pair advanced digital financial infrastructure with the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Datavault AI said its role extends beyond launch, with recurring technology responsibilities tied to MUSD operations, while positioning the deployment as a reference platform for future digital currency and real-world asset tokenization opportunities. For more details, visit the full press release.
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) is leading the way in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless sound transmission. The Data Science division leverages Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization.
Datavault AI’s platform serves multiple industries, including high-performance computing software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical objects to immutable metadata. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at dvlt.ai.
This joint venture represents a strategic move into the stablecoin market, addressing financial inclusion by leveraging blockchain and AI technologies. The partnership with entities associated with the Mandela legacy may enhance credibility and adoption in underserved regions. For Datavault AI, this deal provides recurring technology revenue and a showcase for its tokenization and compliance platforms, potentially opening doors to similar projects in the digital currency space.
